On June 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Neale for 65 years, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Mark, Paul and Julie, and John, and much loved aunty of Lisa, and Belinda. Thank you to Dr Ruth Spearing and Dr Blake Hsu (Christchurch Haematology), and the staff at Chatswood, for their outstanding care and support of Heather and her family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Heather Southward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Heather’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.